another jon boat rivet question

[nick.wright]

Ok, Im starting to redo my 16' jon boat--new transom, paint, etc. Once I get the old transom out, do I have to rivet the brackets back in OR could I just use some stainless bolts w/ rubber backed washers?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

and a lock washer, yes.

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

Since the topic seems to fit let me ask if painting over the rivits on the inside with fiberglass resin is an ok thing to do and then paint over them with some good aluminum primer. They dont apear to be lose , thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

gulvit is better and made for just that.

 

[Bondo]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

let me ask if painting over the rivits on the inside with fiberglass resin is an ok thing to do

Nope,...... Polyester resin will Fall right off in no time,....
And Epoxy resin, or Polyester resin by themselfs provide No Support what so ever....

TD has the Right answer,........ Glu-vit is the aluminum boat's Best Friend......

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

I wonder if most marine supply stores have the gluvet. I want a product I can go buy today and use today.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

it is spelled GULVIT. here's a search i did. iboats sold it, but i can't find it.

"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&hs=rqE&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=gluvit+epoxy+sealer&spell=1"

 

[bassboy1]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

Actually Tashasdaddy, it is spelled Gluvit, and here is the link to iboats.
http://www.iboats.com/Marine_Store/...ubmit.x.0--submit.Search--search_type.keyword

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

thanks, BB1, your so dang smart. guess we will keep you around. looks like west marine, has it in there stores.

 

[nick.wright]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

ok, so I will be ok with my bolts and rubber backed washers??? What it I use lock tight on the nut instead of a lock washer?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: another jon boat rivet question

Forget the rubber washers. You can use 3m 5200 shot into the holes and use that as a sealant for the bolt. When the stainless steel bolts are tight and have a dab of 5200 on them they will not come out.

Gluvit on the seams......

Here's the plan.... clean, tighten, seal, float..... enjoy!